andrea.k Sahabat says: "It is our goal that you return to your home with the feeling that you met new friends at Sahabat."
Well congratulations, Thomas, Omar and the rest of the hosts/owners of Sahabat Guesthouse ! You've accomplished what you set out to do!
I'd say I'm a rightfully cautious traveller when away from my home. The realist (but hopefully not pessimist) in me generally held the point of view that business owners and service people in the hospitality industry are your best friends until your bill is paid and you walk out their door. But this was not the feeling I was left with when I came to and eventually left Sahabat Guesthouse.
I loved my stay here for many reasons !
Besides the basics: very clean, safe, all the amenities worked, plus free coffee or tea , but most important to me, the hosts/business owners (Omar and Thomas specifically, and Yum [hope I spelled that right]) were superbly hospitable, gracious, knowledgeable and helpful about KL and Malaysian travel in general. If they didn't know the answer - they'd find out for you.
Sahabat Guesthouse was perfectly situated for me – on a quiet street for late night reading and emailing, and for perfectly paced slow mornings, while very convenient for getting out and about during the day.
For my first stay in KL, I couldn't have asked for a better, helpful, welcoming experience. The perfect first impression of a very friendly Malaysia !
I'll come back again, if I'm ever in the 'neighbourhood'.
Andrea (from Canada)